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Help Fill-the-Truck Saturday, June 23

Here’s what’s most needed, when and where you can drop of items to help Family Resources Domestic Violence Shelters in the Quad Cities and Muscatine.
Cleaning supplies

WQAD News 8 is a proud partner for this effort to collect items for Family Resources Domestic Violence Shelters in the Quad Cities.

Donation trucks will be at all Hy-Vee stores in the Quad Cities and in Muscatine, Iowa from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 23, 2012.

Donated items will help support women and children seeking safety and a new beginning at the Family Resources Domestic Violence Shelters in our area.

Here’s what they need: 

Kitchen and Bath ItemsMost needed: brooms, dust pans, utensils and paper products.

Cleaning SuppliesMost needed: cleaning wipes, disinfectant spray, floor cleaner and dish soaps.

Bed and Bath Linens – including blankets.

Baby & Toddler Supplies – NEW socks, underwear, onesies, children’s cold medicine, teething rings, bottles, pacifiers, bibs and bathing items, diapers (sizes 4, 5, and 6), wipes, lotions and powder.

Toiletries – hair care products (especially ethnic), deodorant, shampoo and lotion.

Small Home Items – trash cans, laundry baskets, alarm clocks, toasters, blenders, microwaves, can openers, coffee makers, dishes, pots and pans.

Over-the-Counter Medicine – antacids, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, cough syrup.

Monetary donations, gas cards and Hy-Vee gift cards.

Please – NO clothing or furniture.

For more information on Fill-the-Truck and Family Resources, go to www.famres.org.

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